Bridge The Gap

There is great value for caregiver teams and resident families to experience chaplain care. John Mileson, Executive Director of Senior Living Chaplains, shares insights into the power of genuine compassion and the impact on employee retention. OnShift’s 3rd Annual 360 Workforce Survey conducted in the Fall of 2021 presented key insights from their 2,000 respondents, including:79% said staffing shortages was the #1 workforce challenge79% cited staff burnout as the top personal challenge facing caregivers and hourly team members.83% said that Employee Engagement and Retention was a High Priority for 2022.Listen to OnShift CEO Mark Woodka discuss the survey.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Host

Reaching leads the way they want to be reached. Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development at Roobrik, discusses the importance of being transparent and providing quality, targeted information for future residents and families.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Read the latest issue of the BTG Magazine here.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

At the age of 12, she began calling bingo at a local community. She has been hooked ever since! Katie Churchill, Executive Senior Living Recruiter of Full Spectrum Staffing Solutions, shares her passion for the workforce and trends she is seeing in recruiting. Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiec_seniorliving_recruiter Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Read the Summer Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consu

Therapy and Technology. Chris Brickler, CEO of MyndVR, discusses the power of using VR and technology to combat social isolation plus seeing the benefit of sensory stimulation and cognitive therapy.Watch MyndVR video.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Read the lates issue of the BTG Magazine here.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Planned care home developer and operator Loe Hornbuckle, Founder of Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care, shares innovative designs and concepts of the small house model.Award: Best Memory Care Design of 2021GoodHorn Capital for investment opportunities.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Learn about simple resident engagement techniques for those with dementia and the power of educating caregivers from Clinical Psychologist, certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia care trainer, and co-owner of NeuroEssence, Dr. Jennifer Stelter.Author of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease through Johns Hopkins Press can be ordered today.Listen to Dr. Stelter on Ep. 175.Request an Invite for the VIP Ignite Experience, August 28-30, 2022.Listen to the Activities Strong series, powered by Linked Senior.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO,&n

How can community leaders advance sales faster? Kristin Kutac Ward, CEO of Solutions Advisors and Solvere Living, discusses the importance of establishing communication fundamentals for teams.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Pause and reflect. What’s the most valuable resource in the senior living industry? How can a great workplace environment affect operational efficiencies? Larry Cohen, CEO of Trustwell Living discusses creating a value-driven culture for staff and the immense impact it can have on communities.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

“Make lives better for seniors,” Lacy Jungman, VP of Strategic Development at OneDay explains. She brings a unique perspective as a provider using technology and now has the experience to uniquely share now technology can positively impact the industry.Recorded at Senior Living 100 Conference.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience: Dream Again.YouTube InstagramFacebook Twitter LinkedInLucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition  Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO,  Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

The great resignation…and the great “thank you.” Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work® and keynote speaker at Senior Living 100 Conference, discusses the 9 high-trust leadership behaviors. Book: A Great Place to Work For All by Michael BushRequest an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience: Dream Again.Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

How does an integrated marketing, sales and communication department drive occupancy? Heather Freemont, VP of Marketing at Maplewood Senior Living, discusses the importance of connection and collaboration of the teams, plus how a content strategy is essential.Connect with Heather.Request an Invite for the VIP Ignite Experience, August 28-30, 2022.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube InstagramFacebook Twitter LinkedInLucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

The indoor tubing seniors that went viral on TikTok is now being used as a recruiting tool for StoryPoint Senior Living. VP of Marketing Irina Olgart and Life Enrichment Director Erin Griffiths describe the day in the life of activities at StoryPoint, and how residents having FUN can be used as a recruiting tool. The leadership team has conducted multiple national interviews and are proud to give a positive spotlight on the industry. Here is the video that caught traction nationally!Looking for more conversations about life enrichment? Listen to the Activities Strong Podcast. Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx

1 out of 2 seniors who move into senior living use a smart device three times daily. Brian McWade, President of Connected Living, discusses the changes and trends in technology in senior living including robots, social companionships, and signage. Connected Living is a valued sponsor of Bridge the Gap Podcast.Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

There is joy in colors. Matt Thornhill, Founder of Cozy Home Community, discusses a colony concept of colorful residential homes for middle-income boomers.Recorded at Senior Living 100 Conference.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience: Dream Again.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Caregiver, advocate, speaker and Founder of Caregivers for Compromise, Mary Daniel, discusses the positive impact that essential caregivers can have on a community’s staffing shortage. We discuss advocacy, companionship, and the importance of family participation in senior living.Listen to Mary on Ep. 177.Read the Spring Issue of the BTG Magazine here.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

As the industry emerges from covid, Jodi Guffee, COO of Radiant Senior Living, discusses what is the right care, the right workforce, and the right model for success of senior living moving forward.Water the Bamboo by Greg Bell.Recorded at Senior Living 100 Conference.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

What’s the best way to live your next chapter? Ryan Frederick, Founder and CEO of SmartLiving 360 and author of Right Place, Right Time, discusses the approach of industry experts becoming consumers of our products and services.SmartLiving Assessment Order Ryan’s book: Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of LifeGot Mold? BlogListen to Ryan on BTG Ep. 12 recorded at the EFA Conference in Season 1.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience in Nashville, TN set for August 28-30.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Argentum Board Chairman Pat Mulloy discusses the market and labor force of today’s senior living industry plus how kindness should be the navigating theme among leaders. Hear the Ted talk about kindness referenced in this show.Request an Invite to the VIP Ignite Experience 2022: Dream Again. The 3-day event is set for August 28-30 in Nashville, Tennessee.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Charles Mann, Founder and CSO of Accushield, discusses the advancement of infection prevention and control plus the health screening solution that the senior living has adopted.RSVP to the BTG Dallas Event set for March 23rd.Request an invitation for the 2022 VIP Ignite Experience.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.

Team members respond to a demonstration of appreciation! David Clement, Chief Financial Officer at Retirement Center Management, shares about the importance of having a mentor and how 25 years of leading teams in the senior living industry was impacted by a challenge to focus on personal growth.Request an invitation to the VIP Ignite Experience.RSVP for the Dallas Event, March 23.Senior Living 100 registration.Powered by sponsors Accushield, Connected Living, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation - CapEx - Reposition   Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development - Management - Consulting - MarketingProduced by Solinity Marketing.